Insect Lore Butterfly Garden 8-inch Habitat Gift Set – 10 Live Painted Lady Caterpillars

Insect Lore Butterfly Garden 8-inch Habitat Gift Set

Watch caterpillars become butterflies with a complete hands-on science activity designed for kids, families, homeschool groups, and classrooms. This kit includes 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars, nourishing food, and an 8-inch reusable mesh habitat to experience the butterfly life cycle at home or school.

What makes this kit engaging is the real-time, sensory journey—from tiny caterpillars nibbling on food to delicate wings unfurling. While individual results vary, many families and educators report a vivid, curiosity-fueling experience and a sense of responsibility from daily care and observation.

What’s included

• 10 live Painted Lady caterpillars and nutritious food
• Mini 8-inch reusable pop-up mesh habitat
• Feeding tools and two Chrys-a-lid holding logs for easy transfer
• Butterfly feeder and sugar packets for nectar feeding
• STEM-accredited butterfly journal to track growth, stages, and notes
• Two exclusive 3D butterfly stickers and a wind-up butterfly toy

Learning benefits

• Hands-on science activity that blends observation with inquiry and record-keeping
• Ideal for spring and summer projects, home learning, or classroom demonstrations
• Reusable habitat supports ongoing exploration and a clear lifecycle narrative

Care, use, and safety

Live insects are included and should be opened upon arrival. Caterpillars ship within the continental U.S. and are best released when outdoor temperatures are between 50 and 90 F. Use the Chrys-a-lid logs and tools as directed for safe handling and transfer.

Why families choose Insect Lore

With more than five decades in science education, Insect Lore brings trusted, STEM-aligned kits to homes and classrooms. This Butterfly Garden kit combines hands-on activity with nature-based learning, offering a meaningful way to explore exploration, observation, and the wonder of life cycles.

Getting started is simple. Set up the habitat, introduce the caterpillars, observe daily changes, and journal your observations. When the time is right, release the butterflies to celebrate the lifecycle you witnessed. The included wind-up toy and 3D stickers add a playful touch to the experience.